Harbour Island, Bahamas





Harbour Island, a charming and quant island located off the northeast coast of Eleuthera in the Bahamas. Harbour Island is only 3 miles long with small cobble stone streets and adorned with colonial architecture throughout the town. The magic of this island is infectious the moment you step off the boat.




Getting to this island will be the first part of the adventure. Once you arrive at the Nassau airport, you will then need to take another flight to North Eleuthera on a teeny tiny plane for about 20 minutes. From North Eleuthera, you will find several water taxis on the dock which you can catch a ride with to take you to Harbour Island. This short boat ride is enchanting and you will quickly learn the infectious charm of the people who inhabit the islands. We caught a taxi from the port and made our way to our hotel where we had our golf cart we had rented awaiting our arrival. We quickly dropped our bags and went for a swim. The golf cart will be your greatest friend on the island, bringing you from restaurant to beach and allowing you to stop along the way into the charming places you'll see in town. It is all part of the adventure and charm of this island.


WHERE TO STAY






Ocean View Club


The Landing


The Dunmore

The Other Side


Bahamas House



The restaurant options on this island came as a surprise to us. While we had read about the iconic Coral Sands and Dunmore and seen images numerous times, we were impressed with just how much charm can be found in each and every place. We had incredible fresh sushi at Da Vine, a stunning night at The Landing eating outside on the covered porch, and always the greatest rum punch at The Dunmore in their sitting room before heading in for dinner. One of our favorite local spots on the island, Queen Conch, kept us coming back lunch after lunch for a wonderfully unique experience. 

RESTAURANTS


Da Vine


The Landing


The Dunmore


Queen Conch 



Coral Sands



BAR AND CAFE 


Bahamas Coffee Roasters


The Sweet Spot Cafe


Arthur's Bakery


The Elbow Room




Harbour Island is a charming and serene paradise that feels a world away from the hustle and bustle of more tourist-heavy destinations you'll find in the Bahamas and the Caribbean. It’s a small island with a big personality, offering a blend of natural beauty, bohemian style luxury airing on the haute bohemian feel, history, and a laid-back atmosphere. Its weathered charm will not be obvious at first glance but the longer you stay you'll find it everywhere you turn.



While swimming in Harbour Island's crystal clear waters will make it hard for you to leave the beach, there are several noteworthy shops and places to see. From India Hick's beautifully curated Sugar Mill shop with homewares and clothing to the Blue Rooster, there is a lot of local crafted items to see and discover. 


OTHER 

The Sugar Mill Trading Company

The Blue Rooster

Dake's Shoppe

Pink Sands Beach